Linnea Stark⁤ Triumphs at US Open, Securing First Major Win

‍ Updated June 03,⁢ 2025

Linnea Stark, 25, of⁢ Sweden,‍ celebrated her first major championship victory ⁤at the US⁢ Open, held at Erin Hills in Wisconsin. Stark’s composed performance led to a two-shot victory⁣ over Nelly Korda and Rio Takeda. This US Open win marks her first title on American soil and a significant moment for European golf.

Despite the pressure of the final day, Stark said she maintained control of her game.⁢ Her short-range putting proved crucial, adding to her six Ladies European⁣ Tour wins. She⁤ joins fellow Swedes Annika Sorenstam and liselotte Neumann as a US Open champion.

The Erin Hills course presented a ⁢formidable challenge, with firm and fast greens testing⁢ the golfers’ precision.While ⁢the course’s remote location resulted in sparse galleries, Stark’s victory remains a monumental achievement, potentially inspiring other European players in upcoming majors. Lottie Woad of England⁤ also made a strong showing, securing ‍amateur honors with a⁢ 31st-place finish.

“I wasn’t as nervous as I thought that I would be,” Stark revealed. “It felt like I⁣ had somewhat control of my game and I kind of know what’s going on…With the ⁣pressure, your mistakes get bigger but it felt like I⁤ could control ⁤anything that was thrown at me.”

What’s next

Stark’s ⁢US Open victory positions her as a prominent figure in women’s⁤ golf. Her performance may ⁤inspire fellow european Solheim Cup team members in the remaining major championships of the ⁢year.